The 2414-02 is 54% more powerful than average and ranks in the top 20% of Compact-class drills for torque and power. It generates 97 in-lbs more maximum torque than the average 183 in-lbs drill in its class.

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SPEED

This Skil cordless drill is 39% faster than average and ranks in the top 20% of Compact-class drills for maximum RPM. It can run at speeds that achieve 415 RPM more than the average 1085 RPM drill in its class.

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WEIGHT

It weighs about average and would be considered standard weight when compared to other Compact-class drills. The average cordless drill in this voltage class weighs about 2.5 lbs.

BATTERY

This Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery has a 4% lower than average run-time with an amp-hour (Ah) rating that ranks in the bottom 40% of Compact-class drills. It has 0.1 Ah less capacity than the average 1.25 Ah battery in this class.

WARRANTY

Skil's 1-year limited tool warranty is shorter than the cordless drill industry standard but is typical for many manufacturers. Shorter warranties can sometimes be an indicator of lower quality and reliability.

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Power

280 in-lbs - The 2414-02 is 54% more powerful than average and ranks in the top 20% of Compact-class drills for torque and power. It generates 97 in-lbs more maximum torque than the average 183 in-lbs drill in its class.

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SpeedSettings

2 Settings 0-400 / 0-1,500 RPM - Fitted with both Low and High speed settings that come standard on most cordless drills. Speed selection is an important feature to match drilling or driving RPM to each unique job.

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MaxSpeed

1500 RPM - This Skil cordless drill is 39% faster than average and ranks in the top 20% of Compact-class drills for maximum RPM. It can run at speeds that achieve 415 RPM more than the average 1085 RPM drill in its class.

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Clutch

15 Settings - The Skil 2414-02 has a below average number of clutch settings, but is probably still adequate for many DIY jobs. The clutch helps you to avoid stripping a screw with too much torque.

PowerRatio

108 P/W - The Skil 2414-02 has an 29% higher than average power-to-weight ratio and ranks in the top 20% of efficiently designed Compact-class drills. The P/W ratio is 24 higher than the 84 average ratio for this class drill.

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Hammer

This cordless drill is not equipped with a hammer function that can deliver several thousand impacts per minute. Hammer drill drivers are usually a little heavier and costlier, but they are effective on tougher jobs such as drilling into concrete.

DURABILITY RATINGS

GearCase

Non-Metal Parts - Some of the Skil 2414-02 transmission components are made of non-metal materials that are more susceptible to failure. Gears spin at high RPMs and experience large rotational forces.

Chuck

Plastic Sleeve - Chuck sleeves made of tough plastic materials save on weight, but they are more prone to cracking than metal sleeves. It generally won't withstand repeated drops onto hard surfaces.

Motor

No Brush Access - The entire drill usually has to be taken apart in order to access the motor brushes. Motor brushes wear-out and must be replaced periodically, but repair costs can sometimes be prohibitive.

Warranty

1-Year - Skil's 1-year limited tool warranty is shorter than the cordless drill industry standard but is typical for many manufacturers. Shorter warranties can sometimes be an indicator of lower quality and reliability.

BATTERY RATINGS

Type

Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) SB12A-LI - Newer technology rechargeable battery that provides higher capacity and longer run-time with less weight, but are more expensive than the older NiCd and NiMH batteries.

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Capacity

1.2 Ah - This Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery has a 4% lower than average run-time with an amp-hour (Ah) rating that ranks in the bottom 40% of Compact-class drills. It has 0.1 Ah less capacity than the average 1.25 Ah battery in this class.

ChargeTime

60 min Skil Charger - Battery charge-time is about average for this class battery. If you only have one battery, or you go through multiple batteries on the job-site, charge-time is an important consideration.

FuelGauge

Battery Fuel Gauge - Equipped with an on-board battery charge indicator that keeps you aware of the remaining battery life. Great feature that prevents frustration - no more dead battery surprises.

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Backup

Only 1 Battery Included - Having just one battery can be frustrating if it runs out of power during the middle of a job. You may consider buying another battery for the Skil 2414-02.

CONVENIENCE RATINGS

Weight

2.6 lbs Tool Plus Battery - It weighs about average and would be considered standard weight when compared to other Compact-class drills. The average cordless drill in this voltage class weighs about 2.5 lbs.

Length

7 in - Cordless drill length is a personal preference, but shorter is generally better to help you in close quarters such as under a sink, or drilling in-between studs. Torque is harder to handle if the drill is too short though.

SpindleLock

No Spindle Lock - The double-sleeve chuck requires two hands to unlock and change the bit. It is significantly more cumbersome than spindle-lock drills. Most cordless drills now have one-hand bit change.

LEDLight

Integrated LED Light - The Skil 2414-02 illuminates your work area and allows you to clearly see your bit position and depth while you're drilling or driving. Great feature that's now available on many cordless drills.

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BeltHook

No Belt Hook - There is no provision to hang the drill on your belt and free-up both hands to perform other tasks. You may be able to purchase a separate belt clip that can be attached to the drill.

SideHandle

No Side Handle - Side handles are a great safety feature and should be considered if you plan to drive at higher torque levels. They can help prevent injury by providing increased stability and control.

BubbleLevel

No Bubble Level - This feature is only available on a few drills and can be helpful in situations where precision holes are critical for alignment. Most projects can be performed with just visual sighting.

Keyless

Keyless Chuck - Nearly all cordless drills are now equipped with keyless chucks that can be tightened with both hands (double-sleeve) or just one hand (single-sleeve) without the use of a key.

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VSR

VSR - Most cordless drills are equipped with variable speed capability that can be controlled with simple trigger pressure. Reverse is usually performed with the push of a side-to-side button.